Which doctors take Curative insurance in California?

TeleDirectMD is in-network with Curative in California for Commercial PPO, EPO, and self-funded plans (EPO Value, EPO (PPOx), PPO (PPO+), and PPO Max), effective July 7, 2026. Visits are with Parth Bhavsar, MD (NPI 1104323203), board-certified in Family Medicine and licensed in California. California members are covered under TeleDirectMD's direct contract with Curative for Commercial PPO, EPO, and self-funded plans. No referral is required for a virtual visit. California is one of the jurisdictions with its own regulatory addendum attached to the Curative provider agreement, which means the plan is written to meet California-specific requirements for insured members. Curative members who complete their annual Baseline Visit within 120 days of their plan start date have $0 copays, $0 deductible, and 0% coinsurance for in-network care, including virtual visits; members who have not completed it are subject to their plan deductible. TeleDirectMD is not in-network with Medicaid, Managed Medicaid, CHIP, or Medicare-Medicaid plans. Self-pay alternative: $79 flat, HSA and FSA eligible.

Medically reviewed by Parth Bhavsar, MD · Updated May 19, 2026

Curative In-Network in California

Doctors That Take Curative Insurance in California

Same-day video visits with Parth Bhavsar, MD, licensed in California, in-network with Curative Commercial PPO, EPO, and self-funded plans since July 7, 2026.

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Quick Answer

Does TeleDirectMD accept Curative insurance in California?

Yes. TeleDirectMD is in-network with Curative Commercial PPO, EPO, and self-funded plans in California, effective July 7, 2026. California members who have completed their annual Baseline Visit typically pay $0 for a same-day video visit with Parth Bhavsar, MD. A flat $79 self-pay option is always available.

Curative coverage for California members

California is the largest of the states activated under the Curative agreement. Parth Bhavsar, MD is board-certified in Family Medicine, licensed in California, and treats California members by secure video for the everyday problems that otherwise mean a half day at an urgent care in Los Angeles or the Bay Area.

California members are covered under TeleDirectMD’s direct contract with Curative for Commercial PPO, EPO, and self-funded plans, effective July 7, 2026. The visit is submitted as in-network care, not as an out-of-network claim, and no referral is required.

Members connect from Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Fresno, and Sacramento, and from Central Valley and far northern counties where the nearest in-network office visit can be an hour away. Prescriptions are sent electronically to CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid, Safeway, and Walmart pharmacies statewide.

How California members reach the network

California members are covered under TeleDirectMD's direct contract with Curative for Commercial PPO, EPO, and self-funded plans. No referral is required for a virtual visit.

California regulatory addendum and licensure

California is one of the jurisdictions with its own regulatory addendum attached to the Curative provider agreement, which means the plan is written to meet California-specific requirements for insured members.

California's Telehealth Advancement Act (Business and Professions Code Section 2290.5) permits care by synchronous video, and the Medical Board of California applies the same standard of care that governs an office visit.

Parth Bhavsar, MD is board-certified in Family Medicine and licensed to practice in California.

Contracted Curative plans in California

Participating networks effective July 7, 2026: Commercial PPO, Commercial EPO, Self-Funded plans.

Curative EPO Value

EPO

Curative EPO (PPOx)

EPO

Curative PPO (PPO+)

PPO

Curative PPO Max

PPO

Not contracted: Medicaid, Managed Medicaid, CHIP, Medicare-Medicaid (MME), Dual Special Needs Plan (D-SNP), Medicare Advantage, HMO. If your plan falls outside the contracted networks, the flat $79 self-pay visit is still available.

Curative Telehealth Copay in California

Typical Copay Range

$0 after Baseline Visit

Employer Plans

$0 for members who complete the Baseline Visit

Curative members in California who complete their annual Baseline Visit within 120 days of the plan start date have $0 copays, $0 deductible, and 0% coinsurance for in-network care, including virtual visits. Members who have not completed the Baseline Visit are subject to their plan deductible (for example, $5,000 individual and $10,000 family on the EPO product).

Copay ranges are estimates based on published plan data (April 2026). Your exact cost depends on your specific plan. Verify at your Curative member portal or call the number on your card before booking. Self-pay $79 flat always available.

The Baseline Visit decides your cost

Curative members who complete the annual Baseline Visit within 120 days of their plan start date have $0 copays, $0 deductible, and 0% coinsurance for in-network care, which includes a video visit with TeleDirectMD in California.

If the Baseline Visit is not complete, your plan deductible applies (for example, $5,000 individual and $10,000 family on the EPO product). Confirm your status with Curative before booking.

You can also skip insurance entirely: TeleDirectMD self-pay is a flat $79 per video visit, HSA and FSA eligible, with no claim filed.

Using your Curative plan in California

Step 1

Confirm plan and Baseline

Your Curative card should show a Commercial PPO, EPO, or self-funded plan. Baseline Visit completion is what unlocks $0 in-network cost sharing.

Step 2

Benefits verified

We confirm your Curative benefits and any remaining deductible before your California video visit.

Step 3

Video visit and prescription

Same-day video with Parth Bhavsar, MD, licensed in California. Any prescription goes electronically to your local pharmacy.

What California Curative members can be treated for

Each link opens the California clinical page for that condition, with treatment detail and local pharmacy information.

UTI (Urinary Tract Infection)Sinus Infection Sore Throat Ear Infection and Ear Pain Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)Flu and Influenza Yeast Infection BV (Bacterial Vaginosis)Shingles Seasonal Allergies Hypertension Refills Hyperlipidemia Refills

Medicaid and Medicaid-Medicare plans not accepted

TeleDirectMD is not in-network with any Medicaid plan, Managed Medicaid plan, CHIP, Medicare-Medicaid (MME), or Dual Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) in any state we serve. If your only coverage is Medicaid, Managed Medicaid, or a Medicaid-Medicare dual plan, our visits cannot be billed to your plan.

You can still book a visit at our $79 self-pay rate (HSA/FSA eligible).

Curative in California: questions members ask

TeleDirectMD is in-network with Curative in California for Commercial PPO, EPO, and self-funded plans. Visits are with Parth Bhavsar, MD, a board-certified Family Medicine physician licensed in California (NPI 1104323203), and are usually available the same day.

Curative members who complete their annual Baseline Visit within 120 days of their plan start date have $0 copays, $0 deductible, and 0% coinsurance for in-network care, which includes this visit. Members who have not completed the Baseline Visit pay toward their plan deductible, commonly $5,000 individual and $10,000 family on the EPO product. A flat $79 self-pay visit is available if you would rather not use insurance.

Yes. California’s Telehealth Advancement Act (Business and Professions Code Section 2290.5) permits a licensed physician to evaluate and prescribe by real-time video, and the Medical Board of California applies the same standard of care that governs an in-person visit.

Yes. California is one of the jurisdictions with its own regulatory addendum attached to the Curative provider agreement, so the plan is written to meet California-specific requirements for insured members alongside the national contract terms.

No. The Curative agreement covers Commercial PPO, EPO, and self-funded plans only. TeleDirectMD is not in-network with Medi-Cal, Managed Medi-Cal, CHIP, or Medicare-Medicaid plans, and does not bill them in any state. The $79 flat self-pay visit remains available.

Ready to Use Your Curative Benefits?

Curative Commercial PPO, EPO, and self-funded plans in California, verified before your video visit.

Or pay $79 flat self-pay (HSA and FSA eligible), with no claim and no copay surprises.

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NPI: 1104323203 · Dr. Parth Bhavsar, MD · Board-Certified Family Medicine

State Insurance Authority: If you have a complaint or question about insurance coverage in California, contact the California Department of Insurance.

Curative network status in California reflects our Commercial PPO, EPO, and self-funded contract effective July 7, 2026. Cost sharing depends on your plan and on whether your annual Baseline Visit is complete. Verify benefits with Curative before your visit. Coverage and plan acceptance are subject to change; this page reflects active contracts verified monthly. Copay estimates draw from published plan data. Verify your exact cost with your insurer before booking. TeleDirectMD does not guarantee coverage for any specific service. Dr. Parth Bhavsar, MD · NPI: 1104323203 · Board-Certified Family Medicine · contact@teledirectmd.com.